The condition, which entails pneumonia in both lungs, is potentially grave, according to health experts. Pope Francis, who ...

A protein found in oysters has been identified as an outright killer of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and to strengthen ...

While they’re not yet declaring it an outbreak, a 53 per cent increase in cases was recorded in 2024 compared to 2023.

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Oysters contain an antimicrobial protein in their liquid similar to blood, according to a new study published in the journal ...

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended that Capvaxive be used to prevent invasive disease ...

Merck receives positive EU CHMP opinion for Capvaxive for pneumococcal vaccination in adults: Rahway, New Jersey Monday, February 3, 2025, 12:00 Hrs [IST] Merck, known as MSD outs ...

is a serious illness caused by the Gram-positive bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. The bacterium is responsible for a spectrum of illnesses ranging from ear infections to severe systemic, invasive ...

Figure 4 Pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory host responses to PLY. S. pneumoniae triggers both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses depending on interacting host cell type and ...

ndm.ox.ac.uk. Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in many countries but few recent large-scale studies have examined trends in its incidence.

for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in individuals 18 years of age and older. The CHMP's recommendation will now be reviewed ...

While children under five, particularly those under two, are the most vulnerable, pneumococcal diseases also affect adults. The most common symptoms include cough, chills and fever.